Production Operator

Lactalis; Sunshine Beach; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual wage increases

Free milk

Great workplace culture

Job summary

Lactalis in Nambour, Australia, is seeking a Production Operator Mixer to operate and monitor packaging machinery while maintaining product specs. You will record data in the database and carry out basic maintenance tasks as needed.

This 38-hour week role offers rotating shifts across days, with weekends included, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement within a dynamic dairy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to operate, monitor and clean complex machinery.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Experience in food manufacturing is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and clean complex process and packing machinery to meet specs.
• Record key product and process data in the company database.
• Perform basic maintenance checks and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Numerical literacy

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About this Opportunity

We are seeking a Production Operator Mixer to join the team in Nambour.

About the role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring and cleaning complex process and packing machinery, ensuring the product specifications are met according to our customer requirements.

You’ll also be recording key product and process information in our database and using your mechanical capabilities to carry out basic maintenance checks.

This role offers a dynamic 38-hour work week with rotating and flexible shifts. You’ll have the opportunity to work across all days of the week, including weekends, providing a great balance of work and time off.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as a Production Operator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who excels in using their initiative and working autonomously, while also thriving as a team player—collaborating with others to identify solutions and drive continuous improvement.

In this fast-paced and hands-on role, you will need a basic mechanical aptitude, excellent teamwork skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

The successful candidate will have:

• Numerical and computer literacy skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative attitude
• Previous experience in the food industry or a manufacturing environment(desirable)
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free, private and confidential counselling for you and your household
• Increased wage rates each year due to our Enterprise Agreement
• Free milk each week
• Great workplace culture

Benefits

• Discounted Health Insurance
• Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free, private and confidential counselling for you and your household
• Increased wage rates each year due to our Enterprise Agreement
• Free milk each week
• Great workplace culture